Ghana Music Awards
| Ghana Music Awards | |
|---|---|
 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2015 | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding in the music industry |
| Country | Ghana |
| Presented by | CharterHouse Productions |
| First awarded | 2000 |
| Television/Radio coverage | |
| Network | Gh One TV |
The Ghana Music Awards were established in 2000 by Charter House Production to celebrate Ghanaian musicians. The awards are presented annually, and are broadcast live on GH One.[1] The awards ceremony features performance by artists.
Trophy
The Ghana Music Awards trophy has been changed over the years, the current trophy being unveiled during the 2013 Vodafone Ghana Music Award - Industry Awards night. The trophy includes a plastic red, gold, green (national colours of Ghana) compact disc to symbolize music.[2]
Nomination process
A blank list of categories along with definitions is sent out to industry practitioners in all Regions of Ghana by the GMA Board; Radio station DJs, Night Club DJs as well as MUSIGA Regional Offices, Major Distributors of Music etc, for nominations in the various categories. Entries are also received from the following:[3]
- Published call for entries in the Press
- Nomination forms submitted by Record Companies.
- Google and other internet search engines are used to track online releases and to verify dates of release
- Data from Mobile Content companies are also used to verify releases
- Statutory organizations such as Copyright office are also used to verify works released as well as IP ownership
- Nominations gathered are subjected to short listing by members of the VGMA Board
Award categories
- Artiste of the Year
- Vodafone Song of the Year
- Highlife Artiste of the Year
- Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year
- Gospel Album of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year
- Hip-life/Hip-hop Artiste of the Year
- Best New Artiste of the Year
- Gospel Artiste of the Year
- Best Collaboration of the Year
- Hip-life Song of the Year
- Album of the Year
- Record of the Year
- Highlife Song of the Year
- Afro-Pop Song of the Year
- Gospel Song of the Year
- Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year
- Best Male Vocal Performance
- Best Female Vocal Performance
- Hip-Hop Song of the Year
- Best Rapper of the Year
- Best Music Video of the Year
- Best Group of the Year
- Producer of the Year
- African Artiste of the Year
Ghana Music Awards Artist of the Year
Artist of the Year is the topmost award at the Ghana Music Awards, given to the artist(s) adjudged by the Academy, Board and the general public as having the highest audience appeal and popularity. The artist(s) must have released a hit single/album during the year under review.
- Artist of the Year award winners
- 2000: Daddy Lumba
- 2001: Kojo Antwi
- 2002: Lord Kenya
- 2003: Kontihene
- 2004: V.I.P
- 2005: Bice Osei Kuffour
- 2006: Ofori Amponsah
- 2007: Samini
- 2008: Kwaw Kese
- 2009: Okyeame Kwame
- 2010: Sarkodie
- 2011: V.I.P
- 2012: Sarkodie
- 2013: R2Bees
- 2014: Shatta Wale[4]
- 2015: Stonebwoy[5]
Ghana Music Awards most nominated and winning artist
Below are current rankings for the most wins and nominated artist (male and female) Most wins (as of 2015)
| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist | Sarkodie | Ofori Amponsah | R2Bees | Kwaw Kese[6] | Kwabena Kwabena | Praye |
| Total wins | 15 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Most Nomination (as of 2015)
This is a list of multiple-nominated musicians with 12 or more nominations. Sarkodie is currently the most nominated musician, with 43 nominations.
43 nominations
22 nominations
- Kwabena Kwabena
23 nominations
20 nominations
- Wutah[9]
19 nominations
- Okyeame Kwame[10]
17 nominations
- 4x4
- Ofori Amponsah[11]
15 nominations
14 nominations
- D black[12]
12 nominations
- Kwaw Kese
- Ohemaa Mercy
Locations
The inaugural ceremony in 2000 was held at the National Theatre of Ghana. From 2000 to 2003, the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra hosted the awards. From 2004 to 2009, the awards have been held at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra. From 2010 to 2012 the awards ceremony was held at the Dome, moving back to the Accra International Conference Centre in 2013 and 2014.
| Ghana Music Awards Dates and Locations | ||||||
| # | Year | Date | City | Venue | Host(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000 | Accra | National Theatre of Ghana | Kwami Sefa Kayi | [13] | |
| 2 | 2001 | |||||
| 3 | 2002 | [14] | ||||
| 4 | 2003 | 8 March | [15] | |||
| 5 | 2004 | 13 March | Accra International Conference Centre | [16] | ||
| 6 | 2005 | 1 May | [17] | |||
| 7 | 2006 | 4 March | [18] | |||
| 8 | 2007 | 6 May | [19] | |||
| 9 | 2008 | 25 April | Samini and Doreen Andoh | [20] | ||
| 10 | 2009 | 4 April | Bice Osei Kuffour, Samini and Dentaa | [21] | ||
| 11 | 2010 | 10 April | Dome | Kwasi Kyei Darwkah | [22] | |
| 12 | 2011 | 25 February | Chris Attoh and Doreen Andoh | [23] | ||
| 13 | 2012 | 13 April | Chris Attoh and Benson Ohene Boateng | [24] | ||
| 14 | 2013 | 18 May | Accra International Conference Centre | Mildred Ashong and KOD | [25] | |
| 15 | 2014 | 26 April | [26] | |||
| 16 | 2015 | 11 April | Nathaniel Attoh and Joselyn Dumas | [27] | ||
References
- ↑ "Ghana Music Awards Chalks 5 Years". Graphic Showbiz. 28 January 2004. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ↑ "Check out the Ghana Music Awards trophy". GhanaGist. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "2015 Ghana Music Awards Opens Nomination Process". Ameyaw Debrah. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Shatta Wale wins Artiste of the Year at 2014 VGMAs". myjoyonline.com. 4 May 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Photos & Videos : Stonebwoy rules 2015 Ghana Music Awards, Sarkodie, Edem, Daddy Lumba, Pappykojo, and more win big!". ameyawdebrah.com. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "‘Madman’ Sweeps Ghana Music Awards". modernghana.com. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Sarkodie Sweeps Ghana Music Awards". modernghana.com. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "R2bees sweeps Vodafone Ghana Music Awards with 6 wins". ameyawdebrah.com. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Journey To GMA 2006: Wutah Speaks On Their Nominations". ameyawdebrah.com. 27 February 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Sarkodie & Okyeame Kwame Top Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2012 Nominees List!". newsghana.com.gh/. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Ofori Amponsah sweeps Music Awards". ghanaweb.com. 5 March 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Ciroc congratulates D-Black on his Ghana Music Award nominations". ameyawdebrah.com. 7 April 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Who Will Host Ghana Music Awards 2013?". TwiMovies. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "National Music Awards 2002 Launched". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Ghana Music Awards To Be Held Today". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Ghana Music Awards 2004". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Seven Awarded At Ghana Music Awards 2005 Gala Nite". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Ghana Music Awards 2006 Makes History". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "2007 Ghana Music Awards-Batman Samini tops them all". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "A Journey with Ghana Music Awards hosts – Who hosts the 2013 VGMA?". Ameyaw Debrah. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "10TH GHANA MUSIC AWARDS LAUNCHED.". 7 March 2009. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "2010 Ghana Music Awards date set". modernghana. 3 February 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Default Ghana Music Awards Festival 2011 Nominations To Be Released On February 25". Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "2012 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards presented with prizes". modernghana. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 And It’s Full List Winners". modernghana. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Industry Awards on April 26". nydjlive. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2015 full winners list". ghanamusic. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.